Eclectic Approach There is no single method for handling family problems.

No
theoretical system fully explains the dynamics of the problems as well as the
methods to handle them. Hence, there is a need to develop an eclectic approach.
Eclectic approach is characterized by the knowledge of many theories and several
skills for selecting the right approach and techniques with reference to clients.
Social Work practice with family definitely revolves around an eclectic approach.
The reasons are obvious. Family is a system and it is dynamic. The problems are
multi- faceted. The causes and consequences are complex to understand and
difficult to handle. Hence, it calls for an eclectic approach wherein the knowledge
and skills of various disciplines are put together to effect change in the family
system. The Social Worker should be able to choose any combination of the Social
Work methods of working with Individuals, Groups and the Community and also
other strategies, such as Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, Marital Counselling
and Pre - Marital Counselling, described above to handle the problem of his
clients.